Talking to ArtistsLeading Islamic Geometric Pattern, Eric BrougEric Broug, originally from the Netherlands and currently living in the United Kingdom, is one of the world’s leading experts in Islamic...
Talking to ArtistsCalligraform, Wissam ShawkatWissam Shawkat is an artist of Arabic calligraphy. Born in Basra, Iraq, he was first introduced to Arabic calligraphy at the age of 10 by...
Talking to ArtistsAesthetic Beauty, Ayesha Gamiet Ayesha Gamiet is an artist, illustrator and art educator, living and working in the South East of England. Her work is inspired by...
Talking to ArtistsDeconstructing Calligraphy, Sasan NaserniaBorn in Tehran, Sasan Nasernia began his career primarily as a calligrapher and typography artist. Exploring different avenues in Persian...
Talking to ArtistsReimagining Geometry, Nima Nabavi Nima Nabavi is a self-taught Iranian-American artist who was raised in the United Arab Emirates. Even though he received his...
Talking to ArtistsPaper Folds, Jennifa ChowdhuryUK based artist Jennifa Chowdhury is fascinated by Islamic patterns. Through her work she questions and challenges the possibilities and...
Talking to ArtistsPerspectives From Japan, Yukiko Futamura Japanese artist Yukiko Futamura has a passion for Islamic art and illumination. She studied Western calligraphy and Western manuscript...
Talking to ArtistsRedefining Tradition, Raanaz ShahidRaanaz Shahid is a multi-award-winning artist from the United Kingdom. Her work is heavily influenced by her British, Asian and Islamic...
Talking to ArtistsColours of Brazil, Maryam Souza Maryam Souza is a Brazilian Muslim convert and specialist in Islamic art. Maryam lives in São Bernardo do Campo, where one of the largest...
Talking to ArtistsModern Mandalas, Ailin Karić PlakaloBosnian artist Ailin Karić Plakalo has a passion for Islamic geometry, mandalas and illumination. We talk to Ailin about her journey as...
Talking to ArtistsPainted Perspectives, Saimah HussainSaimah Hussain, is a British Bangladeshi female born and based in South Wales, Cardiff. She has been creative for as long as she can...
Talking to ArtistsContemporary Geometry, Burhanuddin RatlamwalaSince childhood Burhanuddin Ratlamwala had a curiosity about geometry. He was fascinated by the shapes and complex symmetries. Back then,...
Talking to ArtistsJaberology - A Movement, Jaber AlhaddadEmirati artist, Jaber Alhaddad. Jaberology is focused on the aesthetics well as the values and the history of Islamic Art. We talk to...
Talking to ArtistsSacred Texts, Shafina Ali Shafina Ali is a versatile creative Islamic artist who designs hand-painted modern and traditional Islamic art on canvas and specialised...
Talking to ArtistsIlluminated Nature, Shadiya MohammedSouth Indian artist Shadiya Mohammed was born and is based in Kerala. Since childhood, she has been inspired by the natural landscapes...
Talking to ArtistsCelebrating Tradition, Tehreem Pasha Tehreem Pasha was born in Karachi and now lives in Dubai. A passion for the Islamic Arts and everything to do with it, she went from...
Talking to ArtistsA Calligrapher’s Journey, Soraya SyedBased in London, Soraya Syed is an internationally renowned classically trained calligrapher, artist, and filmmaker. She continually...
Talking to ArtistsPolitics of Words, Pouran JinchiPouran Jinchi’s art is characterized by an innovative play on calligraphy and script. While her inspiration often emerges from moments of...
Talking to ArtistsIllustrating Architecture, Ahmet Faruk Yilmaz Fascinated with Islamic architecture and changing cityscapes, Turkish artist Ahmet Faruk Yilmaz has been making waves on social media,...
Talking to ArtistsCalligraffiti & Communities, eL SeedeL Seed uses Arabic calligraphy and a distinctive style to spread messages of peace and to underline the commonalities of human...